--- title: "25 Day Nurseries near Hereford, 5 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/west-midlands/herefordshire/hereford description: "Compare 25 day nurseries near Hereford: 5 Ofsted Outstanding, 3.9★ from 43 Google reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Find a Nursery Near Hereford **4.3★** average from **30** Google reviews We track 25 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Hereford. At their latest inspection: 5 rated Outstanding, 19 rated Good, 1 currently Requires Improvement — 96% of graded settings here are Good or better. 4 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 43 Google reviews across 7 of these nurseries, averaging 3.9★. 16 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 15 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and Google reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit. ## Nurseries in Hereford at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 1 miles of Hereford. 25 Ofsted-registered nurseries 96% Good or Outstanding 3.9★ 43 Google reviews 16 Accept funded hours 15 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 5 - Good 19 - Requires improvement 1 ### Highest rated in Hereford - Beech House Nursery School (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/beech-house-nursery-school-limited-hr1-1tq-ey546631) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.3★ (6) - Busy Bees Nursery and Pre-school (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-nursery-and-pre-school-hr3-5ha-ey270241) · Ofsted Outstanding - Broadlands Bright Sparks Playgroup (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/broadlands-bright-sparks-playgroup-hr1-1nz-2515584) · Ofsted Outstanding ## Nursery locations in and around Hereford ## Day nurseries in Hereford - ### Little Nestlings Hereford · HR4 9AR · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-nestlings-hr4-9ar-2765739 - ### Wyeside Day Nursery and Out of School Care ★ 4.6 (11 reviews) Hereford · HR1 2RY · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/wyeside-day-nursery-and-out-of-school-care-ltd-hr1-2ry-ey543721 - ### The Wye Nursery Hereford · HR2 7RG · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-wye-nursery-hr2-7rg-ey499232 - ### Lollipops Nursery & Creche ★ 3.4 (5 reviews) Hereford · HR4 9LJ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/lollipops-nursery-creche-hr4-9lj-ey459524 - ### Whitecross Day Nursery ★ 5.0 (4 reviews) Hereford · HR4 0DH · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/whitecross-day-nursery-hr4-0dh-2518837 - ### Hunderton Neighbourhood Nursery & Kids Club Hereford · HR2 7JF · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/hunderton-neighbourhood-nursery-kids-club-hr2-7jf-ey388087 - ### Merry-Go-Round @ Riverside ★ 4.0 (4 reviews) Hereford · HR2 7JF · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/merry-go-round-riverside-hr2-7jf-ey468858 - ### Busy Bees Nursery and Creche HEREFORD · HR4 9SP · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-nursery-and-creche-hr4-9sp-ey414908 - ### Holmer Pre-School HEREFORD · HR4 9RX · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/holmer-pre-school-hr4-9rx-ey356893 - ### Beech House Nursery School ★ 4.3 (6 reviews) Hereford · HR1 1TQ · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/beech-house-nursery-school-limited-hr1-1tq-ey546631 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Hereford? We list 25 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Hereford. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Hereford are rated Outstanding? 5 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Hereford, including Beech House Nursery School, Busy Bees Nursery and Pre-school, Broadlands Bright Sparks Playgroup. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location. What do parents say about nurseries near Hereford? Across 7 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Hereford have left 43 Google reviews at an average of 3.9★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals. Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Hereford? 16 of the 25 nurseries within 1 miles of Hereford (64%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top. Which nurseries near Hereford take babies? 15 settings within 1 miles of Hereford are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common. These nursery listings are compiled from official Ofsted records, nursery websites, details provided directly by nurseries where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. 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